Background
Edelen, Joseph R. was born on September 5, 1944 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Marilyn Jane (Weber) Edelen.
Edelen, Joseph R. was born on September 5, 1944 in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph R. and Marilyn Jane (Weber) Edelen.
Bachelor, Saint Mary"s College, Lebanon, Kentucky, 1966, Saint Mary"s University, San Antonio, 1967. Master of Library Science, Catholic U. American, 1968. Cataloger I.D.Weeks Library U. South Dakot, Vermillion, 1968-1969, bibliographical control systemslibrarian, 1969.
Chairman of the board of trustees Vermillion Public Library, 1983.
Chairman South Dakot State Library Board, 1981-1987.
Member Mountain Plains library association (executive secretary 1972, Distinguished Svc. award 1986), South Dakot library association (president 1984-1985), American Library Association (various commission 1975-1982, 90), Council library association Executives, Rotary (president 1980-1981).
Married Mary Margaret Beaty, June 8, 1968. Children: Audra, Anthony, Jarrod.